US Bridges

NC56 over Ledge Creek

PoorPosted for load

Granville County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI.E.I85 · Structure no. 000000000770002

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC56 over Ledge Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC56 over Ledge Creek in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,800 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC56
CrossesLedge Creek
Location1.2 MI.E.I85
RouteState Highway 56
CountyGranville County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.12927, -78.70536
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic15,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC56 over Ledge Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC56 over Ledge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does NC56 over Ledge Creek carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC56 over Ledge Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NC56 over Ledge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.